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13/11/2025

Bass Method every time! What do you do?

Dental hygienists learn a ton of information about head and neck anatomy, pharmacology, radiography, dental materials, and everything in between. However,

11/11/2025

This is the UK, but here in NZ you can get your teeth whitened by non-dental professionals, too. But, do you check who they are governed by? What happens if you experience this? Who do you complain to? It isn't the Dental Council of New Zealand, for sure. Whereas if you see a dental clinician, then you are protected. Would you ask questions about % of hydrogen peroxide and know the legal limits?

A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.

11/11/2025

A very interesting study for both dental and non-dental readers. Third molars are your wisdom (8s), and some of us have had them extracted, so we can read and relate. Non-opioids came out top.........

For many, third-molar extractions are often a memorable experience. In some cases, it’s memorable due to the pain and discomfort associated with the

09/11/2025

"Teeth, like bone, are mineralized organs, and disruption in this mineralization process can lead to improper tooth development. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in this process by facilitating calcium and phosphorus absorption, making a deficiency a potential factor in tooth decalcification." The article takes us through the cohort studies on this, and more is needed in research; however, what are your thoughts?

Nutrition plays a critical role in oral and systemic health. While dental caries is a multifactorial disease, it is primarily driven by the disruption of

06/11/2025

Friday fact! It is Gumboot Friday, and never has this charity been more critical for our young people. Thank you to Matt King, who is a legend!

Gumboot Friday is an initiative created by I AM HOPE to provide FREE kids counselling in a timely manner. Your support keeps our youth in conversation. Over 120,000 Therapy Sessions delivered to Young Kiwis since 2019.

05/11/2025

Interesting article, but I'm going to throw in another reason for extraction that may be unnecessary: orthodontic. Should we be removing healthy teeth for the sake of an aesthetically pleasing smile? Don't get me wrong —sometimes there are necessary reasons —but the days of removing premolars because there is 'no room' should be behind us. We have appliances to expand the jaws whilst maintaining all the teeth. Are we creating a generation of unhealthy adults? Will they be suing their orthodontist in years to come?

There are many different routine treatments provided in dentistry, including tooth extraction. The reasons for extractions vary, but they are usually

05/11/2025

More consideration is needed when prescribing or purchasing nocturnal oral appliances. Are more problems being created that are going to be difficult to remedy?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction, often caused by the collapse of the

04/11/2025

I used to tell clients that the clean before bed was the one that mattered —the thorough clean of all oral surfaces. The morning clean was a freshener because it felt like a rat had dragged its body into your mouth and died in there, and nobody needed to smell that 😂

3 NOV 2025 - Learn the truth about brushing teeth twice a day. It remains the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

02/11/2025

I think my animals would be annoyed with me 'tending' them at 3am 🤣

Darren Rhodes examines why humans used to sleep in two segments, and what changed that.

30/10/2025

Friday Fright! It's Halloween, and I hope that if you work with children ,then this is not your usual client 😂

29/10/2025

There are different types of magnesium and it is worth checking if you take the one related to sleep, however, an epsom salt bath is the way to go.....

The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.

29/10/2025

And, how are you? If you can't remember where the pen is, or you don't have a plastic bottle to reuse, then this may not be the test for you 🤣

The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.